Burnet Bluebonnet Festival
The Bluebonnet Festival, heralded as “The Most Exciting Small-Town Festival in Texas,” is held every year in April. It features unrivaled fields of bluebonnets, live music, numerous parades, wiener dog races, 5K and 10K runs, a beauty pageant, rubber ducky racing, and much, much more! http://bluebonnetfestival.org
Texas Wine Trail
Texas has become known for its fine wines; in fact, it rivals California’s Napa Valley and the European wineries in quality, variety, and beauty. With 51 unique and visually stunning wineries scattered throughout the Hill Country, there’s someplace new to explore around every bend. Each place has its own personality, terroir, and style of winemaking, yet all share a commitment to quality and a fervent passion for what they do. https://www.texaswinetrail.com
Highland Lakes
The Highland Lakes were formed in the 1930s and 1940s by a series of dams built to generate hydroelectric power and control flooding on the lower Colorado River. The result is a chain of seven beautiful, freshwater lakes, five of which are constant level. The two largest lakes, Lake Buchanan and Lake Travis, fluctuate in depth since they are reservoirs that store water for the region. All the lakes are available for boating, fishing, swimming and admiring year-round! http://highlandlakes.com
Canyon of the Eagles
Nestled above Lake Buchanan, Canyon of the Eagles takes its name from the American Bald Eagles that winter in the area. The park showcases the flora and fauna of the area and provides a refuge for several endangered birds. Throughout the spring and early summer, wildflowers bloom in abundance. These can be enjoyed along with the stunning views of Lake Buchanan and, from the Observatory, the night sky in all its wonder. http://canyonoftheeagles.com/
Longhorn Cavern
Buried deep in the Texas limestone is Longhorn Cavern, which offers stunning geologic formations and a year-round temperature of 68oF. A variety of cavern tours are available to suit every taste and the State Park that surrounds the cavern is rich in history. http://www.visitlonghorncavern.com
Lake Buchanan Waterfalls and Fishing
Lake Buchanan is home to striking waterfalls that rise 30+ feet above it from Fall Creek. In addition to being a great place for an enclosed boat tour, it’s also good for fishing striped bass (“stripers”), largemouth bass, white bass, and catfish. You’ll be amazed when you see the record fish caught on Lake Buchanan to date: Read more.
Enchanted Rock
The massive pink granite dome rising above Central Texas has drawn people for thousands of years. But there’s more at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area than just the dome. The scenery, rock formations and legends are magical, too! You can hike, backpack, camp, rock climb, picnic, bird, study nature, geocache and stargaze at Enchanted Rock State Park. http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/enchanted-rock
Burnet County Fair and Rodeo
Pull on your cowboy boots and join the good times at the annual fair and rodeo held in Burnet each summer. Experience family fun such as a ride on the Austin Steam Train, the Rodeo competitions, a performance by the Burnet Gunfighters, the Lake Area Rods, and Classics Car Show, and lots of down home barbecue. http://burnetcountyfair.com/
Burnet Chamber of Commerce
Outdoor concerts, barbeque cook-offs, fast-paced high school football, arts & craft shows, and a myriad of fun activities are happening every month. Check out what’s going on at the Burnet Chamber website. http://burnetchamber.org/
Stonewall Peach Jamboree
Just a short drive from Burnet is the charming town of Stonewall, home of the annual Peach Jamboree, celebrating their delicious peaches and the people who grow them. Down home activities include a rodeo and dance, peach judging, a washer pitching tournament, and much more. http://www.stonewalltexas.com/peach_jamboree.html
